MEGA

Name: MEGA
Rating: 3.8 (48 reviews)
Author: MEGA Ltd

Secure cloud storage, chat, and meetings

"MEGA" is a secure, user-controlled extension for Edge that enhances MEGA's cloud storage and communication service. It provides end-to-end encryption and captures MEGA URLs locally, improving loading times and download performance. With 20 GB of free storage, users can encrypt and decrypt their data solely on their devices, ensuring maximum privacy. The extension loads source files directly from the browser, eliminating the need for external verification and boosting security. Explore the benefits of secure, efficient cloud service with MEGA.

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By: MEGA Ltd

Users: 393,358

-27,864

Rating: 3.80

(48)

Version: 5.50.3 (Last updated: 2025-03-17)

Creation date: 2022-02-10

Risk:

Permissions:

unlimitedStorage
declarativeNetRequest

Host permissions:

https://mega.nz/*

Size: 9.37M

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Edge Add-on Store

Updated: 21 hours ago

Ranking

# 188 ▼ 7

Other rankings

#24 in cloud keyword 86 ▲ 1

#49 in no code required keyword 22 ▼ 1

#68 in encrypt keyword 41 ▲ 1

#73 in secure keyword 67 ▲ 2

#117 in javascript keyword 53 ▲ 5

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Other platforms

MEGA (v5.51.1)

1,000,000 4.31

(7,135)

MEGA (v15.4.1(250801539)(974aaa1fa3))

168,984,100 4.50

(1,492,308)

User reviews

Pros

Works across all devices and platforms
User interface is highly praised and better than competitors
Offers a significant amount of free storage
Supports various features like chat and referral schemes
Cryptographically secure and allows for copy-and-paste through context menu

Cons

Requires excessive permissions like reading browsing history after updates
Experiences login issues and accessibility problems in certain regions (e.g., needing a VPN)
Inconsistent integration with the desktop app
Some users report a recurring loading issue or getting stuck in a loading loop
Can lead to performance problems or conflicts with other services (e.g., video playback errors)

Most mentioned

Recent updates have prompted questions about permissions
Login and synchronization issues are prevalent
Users highlight the disparity in functionality across different regions or networks
Many reviews express dissatisfaction with the extension redirecting to the homepage instead of functioning as a standalone tool
Users appreciate the large amount of storage but mention difficulties with access

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

User reviews

I've used MEGA for years. Zero significant issues.

by Darik, 2024-06-11

Have been using this extention for a while now, but after the latest update it requires "Read your browsing history" and "Block content on any page" permissions. Why would it need to read my browsing history?!

by Igor, 2024-05-30

Got nice gui in MEGA.

by Fredrik, 2023-10-21

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

MEGA requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Low Request access to the following domains: mega.nz

Risk likelihood

MEGA is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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